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ipapi.co vs Smappee API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIipapi.coNEW—Smappee APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — quota not published; returns 429 when exceededFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished (429 Quota exceeded)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ipapi.co vs Smappee API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipapi.co or Smappee API?

On our scheduled checks, Smappee API leads on measured uptime — ipapi.co at —% versus Smappee API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do ipapi.co and Smappee API need an API key?

ipapi.co needs no key, while Smappee API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ipapi.co first.

Can I call ipapi.co and Smappee API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ipapi.co and Smappee API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are ipapi.co and Smappee API free for commercial use?

ipapi.co has unclear commercial terms, and Smappee API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.